2012 Mercedes-benz GL Class Owners Manual

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Closing button and locking button (example: vehicle with the EASY-PACK tailgate and KEYLESS- GO) X To close: press closing button : on the

tailgate.

or X Press and hold the F button on the

SmartKey until the tailgate closes.

X To close and lock simultaneously:

Press locking button ; on the tailgate.

i The tailgate can only be opened and closed with the SmartKey if there is no SmartKey in the ignition lock. If the tailgate touches an object while closing, the closing procedure is interrupted and the tailgate reopens.

i If you leave a KEYLESS-GO key in the cargo compartment, the tailgate will not lock. The tailgate is not closed unless a KEYLESS-GO key is detected.

Opening/closing automatically from the inside G WARNING Maintain sight of the area around the rear of the vehicle while operating the tailgate with the door-mounted remote tailgate switch. Monitor the opening procedure carefully to make sure no one is in danger of being injured.

X To open: pull remote operating switch :

for the tailgate until the tailgate opens.

X To close: turn the SmartKey to position 1

or 2 in the ignition lock.

X Press remote operating switch for

tailgate : until the tailgate is closed. If the tailgate comes into contact with an object, the closing procedure is interrupted and the tailgate reopens. X To interrupt the closing procedure: push

or pull remote operating switch for the tailgate :.

Opening the tailgate from inside the vehicle G WARNING Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle. Children could open the tailgate from the inside, which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.

! Always make sure there is sufficient

space when opening.

You can unlock and open the tailgate from inside the vehicle. The handle is on the lower part of the tailgate window on the right-hand side when viewed in the direction of travel.

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X Press handle : in the direction of

arrow ; as far as it will go and hold it there.

X From this position, pull handle : in the

direction of arrow = as far as it will go and hold it there.

X Swing the tailgate upwards. i Vehicles with the EASY-PACK tailgate:

If you do not open the tailgate after unlocking, it will lock again automatically after a few seconds.

Limiting the opening angle of the tailgate Important safety notes You can limit the opening angle of the tailgate in the top half of its opening range. This could be useful, for example, if there is insufficient space above the tailgate. ! Make sure there is sufficient clearance to

open the tailgate fully when setting the opening angle. The tailgate could otherwise be damaged. Ideally, set the opening angle outside.

Activating X To open the tailgate: pull the handle on

the tailgate.

X To stop the opening procedure at the desired position: press the closing button (Y page 87) in the tailgate or pull the handle on the outside of the tailgate again.

X To store the position: press and hold the closing button in the tailgate until you hear a short tone. The opening angle limiter is activated. The tailgate will now stop in the stored position when opening.

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Deactivating X Press and hold the closing button

(Y page 87) in the tailgate until you hear two short tones.

Side windows Important safety notes G WARNING When opening or closing the windows, make sure there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the opening/closing procedure. The door windows are equipped with the express operation and automatic reversal function. If in express operation mode a door window encounters an obstruction that blocks its path, the automatic reversal function will stop the door window and open it slightly. The door windows operate differently when the switch is pulled and held. See the "Closing when a door window is blocked" section in this chapter for details. The closing of a door window can be immediately halted by releasing the switch or, if the switch was pulled past the resistance point and released, by either pressing or pulling the respective switch. The closing of the hinged quarter windows can be immediately halted by pressing or pulling the switch. If a window encounters an obstruction that blocks its path in a circumstance where you are closing the windows by pressing and holding button & on the SmartKey or by pressing and holding the lock button (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO) on an outside door handle, the automatic reversal function will not operate. Activate the override switch when children are riding in the back seats of the vehicle. The children may otherwise injure themselves, e.g. by becoming trapped in the window opening.

G WARNING Do not keep any part of your body up against the window pane when opening a window. The downward motion of the pane may pull that part of your body down between the window pane and the door frame and trap it there. If there is a risk of entrapment, release the switch and pull it to close the window.

Opening and closing the side windows

: Front left ; Front right = Rear right ? Rear left The switches for all side windows are located on the driver's door. There is also a switch on each door for the corresponding side window. The switches on the driver's door take precedence. i The side windows cannot be operated

from the rear when the override feature for the side windows is activated (Y page 66). X Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the

ignition lock.

X To open: press the corresponding switch. X To close: pull the corresponding switch. i If you press the switch beyond the point

of resistance, an automatic opening/ closing process is started in the corresponding direction. You can stop

automatic operation by operating the switch again.

i You can continue to operate the side

windows after you switch off the engine or remove the SmartKey. This function is available for up to five minutes or until the driver's or front-passenger door is opened.

Opening and closing the hinged side windows The hinged side windows are operated electrically from the from the driver's seat. G WARNING Make sure that nobody can become trapped as you close the hinged side windows. If there is a risk of somebody becoming trapped, release the switch or push the switch again to reopen the side window.

Door control panel X Make sure that the SmartKey is in position

1 or 2 in the ignition lock.

X To open fully: press switch : and release. X To close fully: pull switch : and release. X To stop the closing procedure: press

switch : again. Both hinged side windows open fully.

i If the hinged side windows are blocked

when closing, the closing procedure is terminated and the hinged side windows open again slightly.

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i For safety reasons, the hinged side

windows can only be opened again after four seconds.

Convenience opening feature You can ventilate the vehicle before you start driving. To do this, the key is used to carry out the following functions simultaneously: Runlock the vehicle Ropen the side windows Ropen the hinged side windows Ropen the sliding sunroof Rswitch on the seat ventilation for the

driver's seat

i The convenience opening feature can

only be operated using the SmartKey. The SmartKey must be close to the driver's door handle.

X Point the tip of the SmartKey at the driver's

door handle.

X Press and hold the % button until the

side windows and the sliding sunroof are in the desired position.

X To interrupt convenience opening:

release the % button.

Convenience closing General information When you lock the vehicle, you can simultaneously: Rclose the side windows Rclose the hinged side windows Rclose the sliding sunroof G WARNING When closing the door windows and the sliding sunroof, make sure that there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the closing procedure.

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If potential danger exists, proceed as follows: RRelease the & button to stop the closing

procedure. To open, press and hold the % button. To continue the closing procedure after making sure that there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the closing procedure, press and hold the & button.

Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: RRelease the lock button on the outside door

handle to stop the closing procedure.

RImmediately pull on the same outside door handle and hold firmly. The door windows and the sliding sunroof will open for as long as the door handle is held but the door is not opened.

Using the SmartKey i The SmartKey must be close to the

driver's door handle.

X Point the tip of the SmartKey at the driver's

door handle.

X Press and hold the & button until the side windows and the sliding sunroof are fully closed.

X Make sure that all the side windows and the

sliding sunroof are closed.

X To interrupt convenience closing:

release the & button.

Using KEYLESS-GO The KEYLESS-GO key must be outside the vehicle. All the doors must be closed.

X Keep locking button : on the door handle

pressed until the side windows and the sliding sunroof are fully closed.

X Make sure that all the side windows and the

sliding sunroof are closed.

X To interrupt convenience closing: release locking button : on the door handle.

Resetting the side windows You must reset each side window if: Rthe battery has been disconnected or has

become discharged.

Rthe side window opens again slightly after

being closed fully.

Rthe side window can no longer be fully

opened or closed. X Close all the doors. X Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the

ignition lock.

X Pull the corresponding switch on the door

control panel until the side window is completely closed. (Y page 90)

X Hold the switch for an additional second. If the side window opens again slightly: X Immediately pull the corresponding switch

on the door control panel until the side window is completely closed (Y page 90). X Hold the switch for an additional second. X If the corresponding side window remains closed after the button has been released, the side window has been reset correctly.

If this is not the case, repeat the steps above again.

Problems with the side windows Problem: a side window cannot be closed because it is blocked by objects, e.g. leaves in the window guide. X Remove the objects. X Close the side window. Problem: a side window cannot be closed and you cannot see the cause. G WARNING Closing the side windows with increased force or without the anti-entrapment feature could lead to serious or even fatal injury. Make sure that nobody can become trapped when closing the side windows.

If a side window is obstructed during closing and reopens again slightly: X Immediately after the window blocks, pull the corresponding switch again until the side window has closed. The side window is closed with increased force.

If a side window is obstructed again during closing and reopens again slightly: X Immediately after the window blocks, pull the corresponding switch again until the side window has closed. The side window is closed without the anti- entrapment feature. G WARNING Pulling and holding the switch to close the door window immediately after it had been blocked two times will cause the door window to close without the anti-entrapment feature for as long as you hold the switch.

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Sliding sunroof Important safety notes G WARNING When opening or closing the sliding sunroof, make sure that there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the opening/closing procedure. The sliding sunroof is equipped with automatic operation and the anti-entrapment feature. If the movement of the sliding sunroof is blocked during the closing procedure, the sliding sunroof will stop and open slightly. The sliding sunroof operates differently when the sliding sunroof switch is pressed and held. See the "Problems with the sliding sunroof" section for more details. The opening/closing procedure of the sliding sunroof can be immediately halted by releasing the sliding sunroof switch or, if the sliding sunroof switch was moved past the resistance point and released, by moving the sliding sunroof switch in any direction. G WARNING The sliding sunroof is made out of glass. In the event of an accident, the glass may shatter. This may result in an opening in the roof. In a vehicle rollover, occupants not wearing their seat belts or not wearing them properly may be thrown out of the opening. Such an opening also presents a potential for injury for occupants wearing their seat belts properly, as entire body parts or portions of them may protrude from the passenger compartment.

! Only open the sliding sunroof if it is free of snow and ice. Otherwise, malfunctions may occur. Do not allow anything to protrude from the sliding sunroof. Otherwise, the seals could be damaged.

! The weather can change abruptly. It could

start to rain or snow. Make sure that the sliding sunroof is closed when you leave the vehicle. The vehicle electronics can be

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damaged if water enters the vehicle interior.

i Resonance noises can occur in addition to the usual airflow noises when the sliding sunroof is open. They are caused by minor pressure fluctuations in the vehicle interior. Change the position of the sliding sunroof or open a side window slightly to reduce or eliminate these noises.

Operating the sliding sunroof Opening and closing i You can continue to operate the sliding sunroof after switching off the engine or removing the SmartKey from the ignition lock. This function is available for up to five minutes or until the driver's or front- passenger door is opened.

When opening and raising the roof, automatic operation is only available if the sliding sunroof is in the closed position.

The sun protection cover automatically opens along with the sliding sunroof. You can open or close the sun protection cover manually when the sliding sunroof is raised or closed.

Resetting Reset the sliding sunroof if it does not move smoothly, or if the battery has been disconnected or has become discharged. X Remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock or select position 0 (KEYLESS-GO). X Remove the fuse for the sliding sunroof from the fuse box. To find out where the fuse is located, refer to the fuse allocation chart in the vehicle tool kit (Y page 314).

X Reinsert the fuse. X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the

ignition lock.

X Raise the sliding sunroof fully at the rear

X Keep the 2 switch pressed for another

(Y page 94).

second.

X Make sure that the sliding sunroof can be fully opened and closed again (Y page 94).

X If this is not the case, repeat the steps

above again.

Overhead control panel : To raise ; To open = To close/lower X Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the

ignition lock.

X Press or pull the 2 switch in the

corresponding direction.

i If you press the 2 switch beyond the point of resistance, an automatic opening/ closing process is started in the corresponding direction. You can stop automatic operation by operating the switch again.

! If the sliding sunroof still cannot be opened or closed fully after resetting, contact a qualified specialist workshop.

Problems with the sliding sunroof Problem: the sunroof cannot be closed and you cannot see the cause. G WARNING You could be severely or even fatally injured when closing the sliding sunroof with increased closing force or if the anti- entrapment feature is deactivated. Make sure

that nobody can become trapped when closing the sliding sunroof.

If the sliding sunroof is obstructed during closing and reopens again slightly: X Immediately after the sliding sunroof

blocks, pull the 2 switch in the overhead control panel down to the point of resistance and hold it until the sliding sunroof is closed. The sliding sunroof is closed with increased force.

If the sliding sunroof is obstructed again during closing and reopens again slightly: X Immediately after the sliding sunroof

blocks, pull the 2 switch in the overhead control panel down to the point of resistance and hold it until the sliding sunroof is closed. The sliding sunroof is closed without the anti-entrapment feature. G WARNING Pressing and holding the sliding sunroof switch to close the sliding sunroof immediately after it had been blocked two times will cause the sliding sunroof to close without the anti-entrapment feature for as long as you hold the switch.

! If the sliding sunroof still cannot be

opened or closed due to a malfunction, contact a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

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Useful information .............................. 98
Correct driver's seat position ............ 98
Seats .................................................... 99
Steering wheel .................................. 109
Mirrors ............................................... 112
Memory functions ............................. 114

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Useful information

i This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator's Manual. Country-specific differences are possible. Please note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. This also applies to safety- related systems and functions.

i Please read the information on qualified

specialist workshops (Y page 24).

Correct driver's seat position

When adjusting the seat, make sure: Ryou are as far away from the driver's air

bag as possible.

Ryou are sitting in a normal upright

position.

Ryou can fasten the seat belt properly. Ryou have moved the backrest to an

almost vertical position.

Ryou have set the seat cushion angle so that your thighs are gently supported. Ryou can depress the pedals properly.

X Check whether the head restraint is

adjusted properly (Y page 101). When doing so, make sure that you have adjusted the head restraint so that the back of your head is supported at eye level by the center of the head restraint.

Observe the safety guidelines on steering wheel adjustment (Y page 109). X Check whether steering wheel : is

adjusted properly. Adjusting the steering wheel manually6(Y page 110) Adjusting the steering wheel electrically (Y page 110) When adjusting the steering wheel, make sure: Ryou can hold the steering wheel with your

arms slightly bent.

Ryou can move your legs freely. Ryou can see all the displays in the

instrument cluster clearly.

Observe the safety guidelines for seat belts (Y page 55). X Check whether you have fastened seat

belt ; properly (Y page 57).

Observe the safety guidelines on seat adjustment (Y page 99). X Check whether you have adjusted seat =

properly. Electrical seat adjustment (Y page 100)

6 USA only

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The seat belt should: Rfit snugly across your body Rbe routed across the middle of your

shoulder

Rbe routed in your pelvic area across the

hip joints

X Before starting off, adjust the rear-view

mirror and the exterior mirrors (Y page 112) in such a way that you have a good view of road and traffic conditions. X Vehicles with a memory function: save the seat, steering wheel and exterior mirror settings (Y page 114).

Seats Important safety notes G WARNING In order to avoid possible loss of vehicle control, all seat, head restraint, steering wheel and rear view mirror adjustments, as well as fastening of seat belts, must be done before setting the vehicle in motion. G WARNING Do not adjust the driver's seat while driving. Adjusting the seat while driving could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Never travel in a moving vehicle with the seat backrest in an excessively reclined position as this can be dangerous. You could slide under the seat belt in a collision. If you slide under it, the seat belt would apply force at the abdomen or neck. This could cause serious or fatal injuries. The seat backrest and seat belts provide the best restraint when the wearer is in a position that is as upright as possible and seat belts are properly positioned on the body. G WARNING Your seat belt must be adjusted so that you can correctly fasten your seat belt.

Observe the following points: Radjust the seat backrest until your arms are

slightly angled when holding the steering wheel.

Radjust the seat to a comfortable seating position that still allows you to reach the accelerator/brake pedal safely. The position should be as far back as possible with the driver still able to operate the controls properly.

Radjust the head restraint so that it is as

close to the head as possible and the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level.

Rnever place hands under the seat or near

any moving parts while a seat is being adjusted.

Failure to do so could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. G WARNING The electrically adjustable seats can be operated at any time. Therefore, do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. A child's unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. G WARNING According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating position. Thus, we strongly recommend that children be placed in the rear seats whenever possible. Regardless of seating position, children 12 years old and under must be seated and properly secured in an appropriately sized infant restraint, toddler restraint, or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the child. For additional information, see "Children in the vehicle". A child's risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle and/ or the child is not properly secured in the child restraint.

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G WARNING For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints. Adjust the head restraint so that it is as close to the head as possible and the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level. This will reduce the potential for injury to the head and neck in the event of an accident or similar situation. Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints. Head restraints are intended to help reduce injuries during an accident.

! To avoid damage to the seats and the seat heating, observe the following information: Rkeep liquids from spilling on the seats. If liquid is spilled on the seats, dry them as soon as possible.

Rif the seat covers are damp or wet, do not

switch on the seat heating. The seat heating should also not be used to dry the seats.

Rclean the seat covers as recommended;

see the "Interior care" section.

Rdo not transport heavy loads on the

seats. Do not place sharp objects on the seat cushions, e.g. knives, nails or tools. The seats should only be occupied by passengers, if possible.

Rwhen the seat heating is in operation, do

not cover the seats with insulating materials, e.g. blankets, coats, bags, seat covers, child seats or booster seats. ! When you move the seats, make sure that

there are no objects in the footwell or behind the seats. Otherwise, you could damage the seats and the objects.

! Make sure that the sun visor is folded up

before adjusting the backrest and head restraint height. The head restraint and sun visor could otherwise collide when the head restraint is fully extended.

i The rear-compartment head restraints

can be removed (Y page 103). Please contact an authorized Mercedes- Benz Center for more information.

i Other topics:

RCargo compartment enlargement

(folding the second and third row of seats forward) (Y page 270)

Adjusting the seats i Vehicles without Memory function: the

seats can be adjusted within three minutes of a front door being opened. The time period starts over again if, within these three minutes, you: Ropen or close a front door Rinsert the SmartKey into the ignition lock

or remove it from the ignition lock

Rswitch the ignition on or off If the SmartKey is in position 2 in the ignition lock, the seats can be adjusted at any time.

! When the rear bench seat is folded

forwards, the front seats cannot be moved to their rearmost position. You could otherwise damage the seats and the rear bench seat.

7 Only for vehicles with memory function.

: Head restraint height7
; Backrest angle = Seat fore-and-aft adjustment

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between the head restraint cushion and the monitor. Failing to do so may lead to injury.

? Seat cushion angle A Seat height i Vehicles with Memory function: If PRE-

SAFE® has been activated, the front- passenger seat is moved to a better position if it was previously set unfavorably. i You can store the seat settings using the

memory function (Y page 114).

Adjusting the head restraints Adjusting the head restraints manually Adjusting the head restraint height8
! The head restraints must only be removed

at a qualified specialist workshop. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Center for this purpose.

X If the head restraint is fully lowered, it is

necessary to press release catch :.

X Push or pull the lower edge of the head restraint in the direction of the arrow.

Adjusting the head restraint height electrically9
X To adjust the head restraint height: slide

the switch for head restraint adjustment (Y page 100) up or down in the direction of the arrow.

Adjusting luxury head restraints G WARNING When folding back the side cushions, never reach between the side cushion and the mounting post. You could otherwise be trapped.

X To raise: pull the head restraint up to the

desired position.

X To lower: press release catch : in the direction of the arrow and push the head restraint down to the desired position.

Adjusting the angle of the head restraints G WARNING Vehicles with Rear Seat Entertainment System: When adjusting the head restraint, make sure your fingers do not become caught

8 For vehicles without memory function only. 9 For vehicles with memory function only.

X To adjust the side bolsters of the head

restraint: push or pull right and/or left-

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hand side bolster : into the desired position.

X To adjust the angle of the head

restraint: push or pull the head restraint in the direction of arrow ;.

Rear seat head restraints G WARNING For safety reasons, always drive with the rear head restraints in the upright position when the rear seats are occupied. Keep the area around head restraints clear of articles (e.g. clothing) to not obstruct the folding operation of the head restraints. G WARNING For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints. Adjust the head restraint in such a way that it is as close to the head as possible and the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level. This will reduce the potential for injury to the head and neck in the event of an accident or similar situation. With a rear seat occupied, make sure to move the respective head restraint up from the lowest non-use position and have the occupant adjust the head restraint properly. Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints installed when the rear seats are occupied. Head restraints are intended to help reduce injuries during an accident.

Adjusting the head restraint height (second and third row of seats)

Outer seat head restraints in the second row of seats

Outer seat head restraints in the third row of seats X If the head restraint is fully lowered, it is

necessary to press release catch :.

X To raise: pull the head restraint up to the

desired position.

X To lower: press release catch : and push

the head restraint down until it is in the desired position.

Adjusting the rear seat head restraint angle Adjust the head restraints so that they are as close as possible to your head. You can adjust the two outer head restraints in the second row of seats and the head restraints in the third row of seats.

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respective seat backrest forwards (Y page 104).

Outer seat head restraints in the second row of seats

Outer seat head restraints in the second row of seats

Outer seat head restraints in the third row of seats X To remove: pull the head restraint up to

the stop.

X Press release catch : and pull the head

restraint out of the guides.

X Second row of seats: fold back the seat

backrest until it engages. Third row of seats: fold the seat up or down (Y page 104).

X To re-install: insert the head restraint so that the notches on the bar are on the left when viewed in the direction of travel.

X Push the head restraint down until you hear

it engage in position.

X Second row of seats: fold back the seat

backrest until it engages. Third row of seats: fold the seat up or down (Y page 104).

Outer seat head restraints in the third row of seats X Using both hands, reach backwards and

grasp the sides of the head restraint.

X Pull the lower edge of the head restraint

forwards or backwards until it is in the desired position.

Removing and installing rear head restraints G WARNING Occupants should only travel sitting on seats which have the head restraints installed. In the event of an accident, this reduces the risk of injury for passengers seated in the rear compartment.

Second row of seats: if you wish to remove/ install the outer seat head restraints, you must fold the respective seat backrest forwards (Y page 104). Third row of seats: if you wish to remove/ install the head restraints, you must fold the

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Adjusting the seats in the second and third rows Important safety notes G WARNING Never travel in a moving vehicle with the seat backrest in an excessively reclined position as this can be dangerous. You could slide under the seat belt in a collision. If you slide under it, the seat belt would apply force at the abdomen or neck. This could cause serious or fatal injuries. The seat backrest and seat belt provide the best restraint when the wearer is in a position that is as upright as possible and the seat belt is properly positioned on the body. Your seat belt must be adjusted so that you can correctly fasten your seat belt. Never place hands under the seat or near any moving parts while a seat is being adjusted. After adjusting the seat, always ensure that the seat and the backrest are correctly engaged. The backrest must be in an upright position. Test the stability of the latch by pushing and pulling the backrest. If the seat and backrest are not correctly latched, the seat could move forward and the backrest could fold down. While braking, changing direction, or in an accident, you could slide out from under the seat belt. The child seat would no longer be correctly supported or correctly positioned and would no longer carry out its intended function. This could cause serious or fatal injuries.

Adjusting the backrest angle (2nd row of seats) G WARNING The seat belt only offers its intended protection when the seat backrest is in a nearly vertical position and the occupant is sitting upright. The seat backrest and seat belt provide the best restraint when the wearer is in a position that is as upright as

possible and the seat belt is properly positioned on the body. You should therefore adjust the seat backrest to a position as upright as possible.

The backrest angle can be adjusted to five positions.

X Pull backrest release ; in the direction of

the arrow and hold it in this position. Backrest : folds forwards.

X Adjust the backrest angle as desired. X Release backrest release ;. X Lean back firmly against the backrest to

ensure that it is engaged.

Folding the seats up/down (3rd row of seats) The 3rd row of seats consists of two electrically foldable individual seats, which can be lowered into the cargo compartment. If the seat is not correctly locked in position, the display message: 3rd row of seats, right-hand side not locked appears in the multifunction display. ! Make sure that there is nothing on the

folded-down seats in the cargo compartment. The cargo compartment must be empty for the third row of seats to be folded up. The seats or the objects in the cargo compartment could otherwise be damaged. Make sure that the seats in the third row are empty and not blocked before folding them down.

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The switches for folding the left or right seats up and down are marked: L for the left seat when viewed in the direction of travel, R for the right seat when viewed in the direction of travel.

! If there are objects underneath the seat, the seat can no longer be folded up or down fully. The seat could be damaged. Only drive with the panel completely installed.

If the right-hand rear door is open X To fold up: fold the right-hand outer seat

in the 2nd row of seats forwards (Y page 105).

X Briefly press switch :.

The seat folds up.

X To fold down: briefly press switch ;.

The seat folds down.

If the tailgate is open X To fold up: briefly press switch :.

The seat folds up.

X To fold down: briefly press switch ;.

The seat folds down.

Detachable panel (3rd row of seats) If you drop objects underneath the seats in the 3rd row, you can remove the panel in order to reach beneath the seat.

X To open: fold the corresponding seat up or

down (Y page 104).

X When the seat is halfway folded up or down,

lock the backrest manually.

X Grasp the panel recess. X Pull the panel in the direction of the arrow

and remove it.

X To close: fold the corresponding seat up or

down (Y page 104).

X When the seat is halfway folded up or down,

lock the backrest manually.

X Attach the panel using the guide pins. X Push the panel downwards until it engages. X Fold the seat up and down fully to check

that the panel is seated correctly.

EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature (third row of seats) Important safety notes G WARNING To help avoid personal injury, the second-row seat backrests must be properly locked either in the upright position or, when using the expanded cargo volume, in the fully folded position while the vehicle is in motion.

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If the right outer seat in the 2nd row of seats is in the entry/exit position, the display message: 2nd row of seats, right- hand side not locked appears in the multifunction display. When you fold the seat and backrest back until they engage, the display message disappears. For further information on enlarging the cargo compartment (folding the 2nd row of seats forwards), see (Y page 270), and for information on folding the seats in the 3rd row up and down, see (Y page 104).

EASY-ENTRY feature The release handle for the EASY-ENTRY feature is located on the side at the back of the right outer seat in the 2nd row of seats.

X Pull release handle : again in the direction of the arrow to the pressure point and hold it in this position.

X Lift up the seat until it folds forwards. i Vehicles with memory function:

The right-hand front seat moves slightly forwards.

Entry position

EASY-EXIT feature The release loop for the EASY-EXIT feature is located at the bottom on the back of the right outer seat in the 2nd row of seats.

X Move the head restraint to the lowest

position (Y page 102).

X Pull release handle : in the direction of

the arrow to the pressure point and hold it in this position. The backrest folds forwards.

X Pull release loop : in the direction of the

arrow and hold it in this position. The backrest folds forwards.

X Pull release loop : again in the direction

of the arrow and hold it in this position.

X Lift up the seat until it folds forwards. i Vehicles with memory function:

The right-hand front seat moves slightly forwards.

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This may be required, for example, in the event of an accident or similar situation if you cannot leave the vehicle using the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature (3rd row of seats). G WARNING To help avoid personal injury when folding the seat backrest forward, make sure you move both feet and legs all the way back and out of the way to avoid them contacting the seat as it pivots forward. In order to prevent an accident or any other potentially dangerous situations when opening the rear door and exiting the vehicle, make sure you are aware of the traffic situation at all times.

X Move the head restraint to the lowest

position (Y page 102).

X Pull release handle : in the direction of

the arrow. Fold backrest ; forwards.

X Open the left-hand rear door. X Get out of the vehicle.

Adjusting the multicontour seat You can adjust the contour of the front seats individually so as to provide optimum support for your back and sides.

Exit position Vehicles with memory function: call up the saved setting (Y page 114), to move the right-hand front seat to the saved position.

Moving the outer seats in the 2nd row back to the normal position G WARNING When occupants have entered or exited the vehicle using the easy-entry/exit feature, before driving off make sure Rthe seats are properly locked Rthe seat backrests are in an upright position

and are properly locked

If a seat and seat backrest are not properly locked, the seat could move forward and the seat backrest could fold. You could slide under the seat belt during braking, vehicle maneuvers, or in an accident. If you slide under it, the seat belt would apply force at the abdomen or neck. That could cause serious or even fatal injuries.

X To lock the seat: fold back the seat until

it engages.

X Fold back the backrest until it engages. Lean back firmly against the backrest to ensure that it is engaged.

Emergency exit for the 3rd row of seats i In an emergency, you can fold the

backrest of the left outer seat in the 2nd row of seats forwards and open the left- hand rear door.

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X Make sure that the SmartKey is in position

2 in the ignition lock.

X Use switch : to move the thigh cushion

into the desired position.

X Press the W or X button to adjust the contour of the backrest to suit your back.

X Press button ? to move the point of

greatest backrest curvature downwards to the lumbar region and press button = to move it upwards to the upper back region. X Use button ; to adjust the side bolsters

for optimum lateral support.

Adjusting the four-way lumbar support You can adjust the contour of the driver's seat backrests individually to provide optimum support for your back.

: To raise the backrest contour ; To soften the backrest contour = To lower the backrest contour ? To harden the backrest contour

Switching the seat heating on/off Switching on/off The three red indicator lamps in the button indicate the heating level you have selected. i If the battery voltage is too low, the seat

heating may switch off. One or more of the indicator lamps in the seat heating button are flashing.

Driver's and front-passenger seat

Rear seats The system automatically switches down from level 3 to level 2 after approximately five minutes. The system automatically switches down from level 2 to level 1 after approximately ten minutes. The system automatically switches off approximately 20 minutes after it is set to level 1.

X Make sure that the SmartKey is in position

X Make sure that the SmartKey is in position

2 in the ignition lock.

X To switch on: press button : repeatedly

until the desired heating level is set.

X To switch off: press button : repeatedly

until all the indicator lamps go out.

Problems with the seat heating If one or all of the indicator lamps in the seat heating button are flashing, the seat heating has switched off automatically. The vehicle's electrical system voltage is too low because too many electrical consumers are switched on. X Switch off electrical consumers which you

do not need, such as the rear window defroster or interior lighting. Once the battery is sufficiently charged, the seat heating will switch back on automatically.

Switching the seat ventilation on/off Switching on/off The three blue indicator lamps in the buttons indicate the ventilation level you have selected. i If the battery voltage is too low, the seat

ventilation may switch off.

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2 in the ignition lock.

X To switch on: press button : repeatedly

until the desired ventilation level is set.

i You can open the side windows and the

sliding sunroof using the "Convenience opening" feature (Y page 91). The seat ventilation of the driver's seat automatically switches to the highest level. X To switch off: press button : repeatedly

until all the indicator lamps go out.

Problems with the seat ventilation If one or all of the indicator lamps in the seat ventilation button are flashing, the seat ventilation has switched off automatically. The vehicle's electrical system voltage is too low because too many electrical consumers are switched on. X Switch off electrical consumers which you

do not need, such as the rear window defroster or interior lighting. Once the battery is sufficiently charged, the seat ventilation will switch back on automatically.

Steering wheel Important safety notes G WARNING Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving, or driving without the steering wheel adjustment feature locked could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. The electrical steering wheel adjustment feature can be operated at any time. Therefore, do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. A child's unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.

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Adjusting the steering wheel manually This function is only available in vehicles in the USA.

Adjusting the steering wheel electrically

: Release handle ; To adjust the steering wheel height = To adjust the steering wheel position

(fore-and-aft adjustment)

X Pull release handle : out completely.

The steering column is unlocked.

X Adjust the steering wheel to the desired

position.

X Push release handle : in completely until

it engages fully. The steering column is locked.

X Check if the steering column is locked. When doing so, try to push the steering wheel up or down or try to move it in the fore-and-aft direction.

: To adjust the steering wheel position

(fore-and-aft adjustment)

; To adjust the steering wheel height i Other topics:

REASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature

(Y page 111)

Rstoring settings (Y page 114)

Steering wheel heating Switching on/off The steering-wheel heating heats the leather areas of the steering wheel.

X Make sure that the SmartKey is in position

2 in the ignition lock.

X To switch on/off: turn the lever in the

direction of arrow : or ;. Indicator lamp = lights up or goes out.

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Problems with the steering wheel heating If steering wheel heating indicator lamp = is flashing, the steering wheel heating has switched off automatically. The vehicle's electrical system voltage is too low because too many electrical consumers are switched on. X Switch off electrical consumers which you

do not need, such as the rear window defroster or interior lighting. Once the battery is sufficiently charged, the steering wheel heating will switch back on automatically.

EASY-ENTRY/EXIT system Important safety notes The EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature makes getting in and out of your vehicle easier. You can activate and deactivate the EASY- ENTRY/EXIT feature in the on-board computer (Y page 227). G WARNING You must make sure no one can become trapped or injured by the moving steering wheel when the easy-entry/exit feature is activated. To stop steering wheel movement do one of the following: RMove steering wheel adjustment stalk. RPress one of the memory position buttons. RPress memory button M. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Children could open the driver's door and unintentionally activate the easy-entry/exit feature, which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. G WARNING Let the system complete the adjustment procedure before setting the vehicle in

motion. All steering wheel adjustment must be completed before setting the vehicle in motion. Driving off with the steering wheel still adjusting could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

Position of the steering wheel when the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature is active The steering wheel swings upwards when you: Rremove the SmartKey from the ignition lock Ropen the driver's door and KEYLESS-GO is

in position 1

Ropen the driver's door and the SmartKey is

in position 0 or 1 in the ignition lock

i The steering wheel only moves upwards if

it has not already reached the upper end stop.

Position of the steering wheel for driving The steering wheel is moved to the last selected position when: Rthe driver's door is closed. Ryou insert the SmartKey into the ignition

lock. or

Ryou press the Start/Stop button once on

vehicles with KEYLESS-GO.

When you close the driver's door with the ignition switched on, the steering wheel is also automatically moved to the previously set position. The last position of the steering wheel is stored when you switch off the ignition or when you store the setting with the memory function (Y page 114).

Crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature If the crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature is triggered in an accident, the steering column will move upwards when the driver's door is opened. This occurs irrespective of the

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position of the SmartKey in the ignition lock. This makes it easier to exit the vehicle and rescue the occupants. The crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature is only operational if the EASY-EXIT/ENTRY feature is activated in the on-board computer.

Mirrors Rear-view mirror Rear-view mirror (manual anti-glare)